This year has been a busy one for us as a family. I didn’t have a lot of time to … More
Tag: homesteading
Farrowing Day – Aug 3, 2021
Today we had two gilts give birth. The first gilt had a quick and easy delivery. She began her litter … More
August Farm Happenings – Aug 2, 2021
We have had such a whirlwind of a summer! It’s time to settle back in for the school year. We … More
Speed Queen – The Farm Machine June 16, 2021
Have you noticed that newer model washing machines are more concerned with “saving fabric” than getting that fabric clean? Farm … More
Gnats can be Deadly! April 30, 2021
It’s gnat season!!Protect your horses with fly masks or fans in their stalls. Insect bite hypersensitivity will cause horses to … More
Winter Storm – Feb 15, 2021
We have been busy here! It’s our livestock show season, and we have been hauling and showing both dairy cattle … More
Cold Weather and Livestock – Jan 12, 2021
The cold weather has come south this week. We have had to disconnect water lines to prevent them from bursting. … More
Cow Giving Birth – Jan 3, 2020
Today Cherokee, our half Jersey and half Hereford cow, gave birth (calved). She was bred by artificial insemination to a … More
Dec 26, 2020 – Christmas Eve Calf
I have mentioned to you that our Ayrshire heifer (a dairy breed) was due to calf soon. She decided to … More